How far is Bowling Green, KY from Louisville, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bowling Green and Louisville is 95.02 miles (152.91 km).

Flight distance from Bowling Green, KY to Louisville, KY is 95.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Bowling Green to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 113.65 miles (182.91 km) by car.

Driving from Bowling Green to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky. It is located on the Barren River in central Kentucky. Bowling Green is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Corvette Museum and the Western Kentucky University campus.

Population 70631
GPS Coordinates 36°59'25"N 86°26'37"W
Latitude 36.9903200
Longitude -86.4436000
Altitude 161
Country United States
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#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.

Population 760026
GPS Coordinates 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W
Latitude 38.2542400
Longitude -85.7594100
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bowling Green and Louisville

The distance between Bowling Green and Louisville is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Louisville, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 11:50:20, although it is 12:50:20 in Louisville.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.18 liters (4.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowling Green and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowling Green to Louisville is $12.8 (diesel $16.87).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $12.8 $14.73 $16.31 $16.87

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowling Green and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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